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Wisdom of the Wounded invites people from all walks of life to share their caregiving stories and advice. Our "Guest Author" category features a variety of topics written by numerous individuals. To learn more about an individual author, read their bio at the end of their respective article. Enjoy!
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God Nudge Story By Jennifer

God Nudge Story By Jennifer

It was two days before Christmas and a horrible ice storm hit our town. Thousands were without power and the outside temperatures were below freezing.

After cleaning up the kitchen, I sat down for a minute to relax and work on a puzzle. Out of the blue, a family from my church came to my mind. The mother is suffering from a severe mental condition and has been placed in an adult care facility. The father has a major brain injury, and the oldest son has Down syndrome.

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God Nudge By Clare DeGraaf

God Nudge By Clare DeGraaf

Clare DeGraaf tells the following story: I was in Chicago on Michigan Avenue and saw a homeless man. God gave me a nudge to stop and talk to him. My heart wasn’t really in it. God was taking me out of my comfort zone.

I asked the homeless man, “Are you hungry? Let me buy you lunch.”

“Yeah, sure,” the man said without enthusiasm. I was sure he was hungry, so I just figured he was as wary of me as I was of guys like him. This was new territory for both of us.